Today: A collection of Thanksgiving legends, that Tampax tweet, and a new Facebook scam

Fact-Checking Thanksgiving Rumors: A Collection of Stories

Over the course of decades, Snopes has researched the origins of customs and stories surrounding the holiday, as well as the long-told myths, to help you celebrate with facts. Continue below for a compilation of that work from the team.

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Today: A collection of Thanksgiving legends, that Tampax tweet, and a new Facebook scam​

Fact-Checking Thanksgiving Rumors: A Collection of Stories

$500 Walmart Store Credit Offer in Facebook Posts Is a Scam

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Today: A collection of Thanksgiving legends, that Tampax tweet, and a new Facebook scam